Donald Trump Just 'Technically' Violated the Law—Lindsey Graham

https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-lindsey-graham-inspectors-general-firing-2020984

created by 128-NotePolyVA on 27/01/2025 at 00:35 UTC

857 upvotes, 69 top-level comments (showing 25)

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Comment by HVAC_instructor at 27/01/2025 at 00:45 UTC

338 upvotes, 2 direct replies

And technically Republicans will once again let him get by with it because they do not care at all what he does.

Comment by 128-NotePolyVA at 27/01/2025 at 00:45 UTC

237 upvotes, 6 direct replies

For those unsure of what is happening here… Inspectors General are responsible for independently auditing, investigating, and reporting on potential fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement. They are charged with preventing misconduct; essentially acting as an internal watchdog to ensure proper conduct within the government.

They require 30 days notice to be dismissed by law, which Trump has ignored. He’ll replace them with loyalists. As President he has immunity from these types of violations. But it’s a pretty good indicator that he will get himself impeached again - well, would if the GOP wasn’t afraid of the MAGA monster they created.

Comment by YesterShill at 27/01/2025 at 01:12 UTC

52 upvotes, 1 direct replies

He technically violated the law by forcibly penetrating a woman.

He technically violated the law by trying to overturn the results of a free and fair.

He technically violated the law by making illegal campaign contributions when he made a hush money payment to a porn star he raw dogged.

He technically violated the law by taking classified documents and hiding them in a bathroom while lying to the FBI about not having those documents.

Comment by Gloomy_Narwhal_719 at 27/01/2025 at 00:48 UTC

66 upvotes, 1 direct replies

Technically is how all laws are violated.

Comment by VariousOperation166 at 27/01/2025 at 00:49 UTC

45 upvotes, 7 direct replies

Hey, hi neighbour. Is everything OK? Do you want to talk about it? We don't mean to pry, but up here in Canada we are a little concerned for you...

Comment by S-r-ex at 27/01/2025 at 00:53 UTC

14 upvotes, 1 direct replies

Gonna technically prosecute him?

Comment by ForsakenAlliance at 27/01/2025 at 00:56 UTC

11 upvotes, 0 direct replies

HES BEEN DOING IT THIS WHOLE TIME. Way before the primaries in 2016. This guy has been a con man his whole life.

Comment by OptimalBit6690 at 27/01/2025 at 01:01 UTC

10 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Convicts gonna do crimes if you don’t punish them.

Comment by Outrageous_Act2564 at 27/01/2025 at 01:03 UTC

9 upvotes, 1 direct replies

Hasn't Lindsey technically been blowing trump for years?

Comment by bobbyjames74 at 27/01/2025 at 01:12 UTC

8 upvotes, 0 direct replies

He didn't "technically" break the law...he actually did break the law

Comment by ForsakenExtreme6415 at 27/01/2025 at 01:13 UTC

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We know there is no technical with Trump. He full on broke the law but wtf is American justice going to do about it? Right turn their heads, look at each other and ask each are you going to file the charges? Then laugh and say nah

Comment by driftercat at 27/01/2025 at 01:23 UTC

6 upvotes, 1 direct replies

Why do we need 'technically' in quotes? It's a law. He broke it.

Comment by mam88k at 27/01/2025 at 01:36 UTC

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If by "technically" he means "blatantly" then yeah, I can see that.

Comment by eremite00 at 27/01/2025 at 02:15 UTC

4 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Technically, but not in spirit, right?

"Well, technically yeah, but he has the authority to do it.

Because the immunity thing? Fuck Graham! As awful as McConnell is, Graham's even more of a sycophantic, kiss-ass, sell-out.

Comment by RedboatSuperior at 27/01/2025 at 01:32 UTC

4 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Ok, Lindsey. What are you going to do about it? Oh yea. Nothing. Spineless sycophant

Comment by Alert-Championship66 at 27/01/2025 at 02:02 UTC

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Doesn’t matter he’s above the law

Comment by Huge_Yak6380 at 27/01/2025 at 01:01 UTC

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Doesn't matter anymore. It's an official act (which is broad on purpose) so he's now covered. He had time to speak up before just like Mitch but didn't.

Comment by SeaworthinessNeat470 at 27/01/2025 at 01:13 UTC

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Can his Ass! That's right, your all cowards!

Comment by mynextthroway at 27/01/2025 at 01:37 UTC

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And the Republicans will let him go. Again.

Comment by drdukes at 27/01/2025 at 01:46 UTC

3 upvotes, 0 direct replies

Ain't nothing gonna happen.

Comment by Common_Highlight9448 at 27/01/2025 at 02:05 UTC

3 upvotes, 0 direct replies

F / Lindsey. You allowed this to happen and now you have questions? SMFH